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cabinfever

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 6, 2016
117
3
As a beginner, I get overwhelmed by the 100s of pipe tobacco choices that are out there. I've read dozens of reviews and it almost seems like most tobaccos get good ratings for one reason or another. So, as a way to help narrow down my choices, I would appreciate finding out a little bit about what your tastes are in a variety of subjects and then what your recommendations are for my tobacco purchases. The theory is, if you and me have similar tastes, then possibly I would more likely agree with your tobacco recommendation.
So, if you would, just copy and paste the questions below in a new post and then answer the questions. Please feel free to not answer all the questions if you don't want to. Thanks!
1. Favorite alcoholic drink?

2. Favorite caffeinated drink?

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)?

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant?

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)?

7. General geographic location where you live?

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own?

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)?

10. Favorite pipe smoking location?

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos.
Thanks

 

tinsel

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 23, 2015
531
7
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Basil Hayden's Bourbon

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Unsweetened Lipton iced tea

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Don't drink beer

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? My lady (always smells amazing)

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Rare steak, baked potato

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Sweet.

7. General geographic location where you live? West Kentucky (KDF farmland)

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Corvette

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Favorite for what purpose? 1911 for self defense. Marlin 336 chambered in .35 Rem for hunting. Marlin M60 for plinking. M1 Garand for general appreciation and range practice. Mossberg 500 for home defense and general utility. Colt Single Action Army in .45 long with a 6 inch barrel for general awesomeness.
10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Recliner in my living room

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Orlik Golden Sliced, Dunhill Flake, JackKnife Plug

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
43,449
109,372
1. Favorite alcoholic drink?....Long Island Tea

2. Favorite caffeinated drink?....Chai Tea

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)....None

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)?....Sandalwood

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant?....Dragonfish Sushi

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)?....Ginger Snaps

7. General geographic location where you live?....KY

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own?....A Car is a Car

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)?....I Like Knives

10. Favorite pipe smoking location?....Wherever I Happen to Be

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos....Black Frigate, Yenidje Highlander, The Solent Mixture

 

ashdigger

Lifer
Jul 30, 2016
11,383
70,079
60
Vegas Baby!!!
First, I'm bachelor #3 .....lol..
1. Favorite alcohol. Scotch .... Glenlivet 18.

2. Favorite caffeine - Cold Brew Coffee - Specifically. ... Tiny Footprint Coffee.

3. Beer Style - Porter

4. Favorite Smell - That's ccmplicated.

5. Favorite Meal - Porterhouse Steak with mushrooms and onions.

6. Favorite snack - Peppered Jerky

7. Location - Southern Nevada

8. Vehicle - Mid-60's VW Bus

9. Favorite firearm - 1911 Colt Combat

10. Smoking Place - Rum Runner Lounge (great bar)

11. Top 3 baccy - Klondike Gold - JA Luxury Flake - Dunhill Flake

 
May 4, 2015
3,210
16
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Irish Whiskey

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Espresso Americano

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Stout

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Baking Bread

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Ribeye steak

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Savory (pretzels)

7. General geographic location where you live? Nevada

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Jeep Rubicon

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Lever action 30/30

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Couch

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. (currently) Luxury Bullseye Flake, Nightcap, Haunted Bookshop

 
Jun 4, 2014
1,134
1
1.Favorite alcholic drink?...Knob Creek Bourbon

2. Favorite caffeinated drink?...black coffee

3. Favorite beer style?...Porter

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent?...gun oil

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant?...Steak

6. Favorite type of snack?...Chex Mix

7. General geographic location where you live?....PA in the mountians

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own?...Pick up truck, never owned a car.

9. Favorite firearm?...Flintlock Rifle, Christians Springs school

10. Favorite pipe smoking location?...My shop.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos?...Bayou Morning, Engine 99, Three Friars

 

gphenry

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jul 5, 2014
145
3
OK, I will play
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Bourbon

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Lager, Yuengling, I am pretty simple to please

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Ballistol please since you put the thought in my mind

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Hmmmm, Veal Salltimbocca perhaps.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Again, Hmmmmm, I don't really snack, or I try not to, I will go with a home made cookie

7. General geographic location where you live? New England, USA

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? E Class Benz, or a pick--up truck depending where I settle when money is not an issue

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? 1911

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? My front porch

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Anniversary Kake, Old Church and as of late a 50/50 blend of Chatham Manor & BCA

 

tschiraldi

Lifer
Dec 14, 2015
1,813
3,555
55
Ohio
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Cognac

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Lavazza Perfetto Espresso Roast

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Very little!

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Zippo lighter

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Veal Picatta

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Peanut M&Ms

7. General geographic location where you live? Ohio, USA

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Alfa Romeo Spider

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? M-14

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Front porch.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Margate, Blackhouse, Gas Light

 

pagan

Lifer
May 6, 2016
5,963
28
West Texas
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Makers Mark

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? black coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Pils

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Cordite (gun powder)

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Steak, medium, steak fries, role

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Payday

7. General geographic location where you live? Texas/Arizona raised

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? a newer F150

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? my Glock 22

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? in my garage work shop

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Carter Hall, EMP, EITC Royal Challenge

 

cobguy

Lifer
Oct 18, 2013
3,742
15
1. Favorite alcoholic drink - good bourbon or whiskey, neat.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink - coffee, black ... Kenyan or Ethiopian

3. Favorite beer style - Pale Ale and IPA

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent - Eucalyptus

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant - Surf and Turf

6. Favorite snack type - mixed nuts or chocolate

7. General geographic location where you live - Arizona

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own - Truck

9. Favorite firearm - .357 revolver

10. Favorite pipe smoking location - in the woods / mountains

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos - Bold, Dark and Powerful (Burley Flake, Warrior Plug, etc.)

 
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mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast

Guest
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Four Roses Single Barrel

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Black Coffee

3. Favorite beer style? Miller Lite

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent? Lavender

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Filet Mignon

6. Favorite snack type? Nuts

7. General geographic location where you live? Miami Valley

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? 57 Cadillac Eldorado

9. Favorite firearm? .45

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Couch

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Capstan Flake Blue, Escudo, Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake

 

iamn8

Lifer
Sep 8, 2014
4,248
14
Moody, AL
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Macallan 18

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Earl Grey Tea

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) No beer

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)?

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Lobster/Crab

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Sweet

7. General geographic location where you live? Alabama

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Bugatti Chiron

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Dessert Eagle 50 Automag

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? My Stressless Recliner

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos

Smokers Haven Exotique

Fayyum Kake by HU

Directors Cut by HU

 

perdurabo

Lifer
Jun 3, 2015
3,305
1,575
1- Absinthe

2- Irish Breakfast Tea

3-Oatmeal Stout

4-Sex

5-Pasta

6-Sweet

7-Georgia

8-none

9-Ak

10-outside

11-Triple Play

Buffalo Soldier

Haddo's Delight Right now, always subject to change.

 

hmhaines

Part of the Furniture Now
Sep 5, 2016
900
1
CT
This is a fun way to get newbie ideas...
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? - Moonshine. Particularly Silver Cloud from Sugarlands

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? - Good, dark, strong coffee

3. Favorite beer style? - Imperial Stouts (Aged is better.)

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent? - Freshly welded steel

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? - A thick, juicy, medium-rare steak

6. Favorite snack type? - I flip flop here. Either Nerds or Goldenberg's Peanut Chews

7. General geographic location where you live? - New England

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? - This is a tough one. 1948 Tucker Tordpedo, 1951 Studebaker Champion, or 1973 VW Super Beetle. It'd be a toss up.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? - Webley Revolver.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? - My workshop.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. - St. James Flake from Samuel Gawith, Izmir Turkish from C&D, St. James Perique from the Golden Triangle Series (only available from P&C)

 

texmexpipe

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 20, 2014
998
246
1. Favorite alcoholic drink - Wild Turkey 101

2. Favorite caffeinated drink - Diet Dr Pepper followed closely by black coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Stout

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Hoppe's #9

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? I like Mexican food, not sure that the "nice" ones taste good.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Sweet

7. General geographic location where you live? upstate NY

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Chevy 2500

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Handgun - H&K VP40, Home defense Savage320, Hunting Ruger M77 mkII

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Back porch

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. LBF, ODF, Bayou Morning, Queen Anne's Revenge

 
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? I'm not a drinker, but I guess if I was forced to order something that I probably chose wine. Which one? Whichever tastes good.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Mountain Dew and coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner). You lost me. There are different beers?

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Aromatherapy? I like the smell of freshly mowed lawns.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Just one? Chicken Assada prime rib lobster ravioli crab cakes coconut shrimp jambalaya

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Cashews

7. General geographic location where you live? Alabama, USA

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? 72 Chevy stepside

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Winchester Model 64

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Anywhere I am

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer
Mar 25, 2014
3,053
57
Toronto
1. Favorite alcoholic drink - Laphroaig 12 year Single Malt Whisky

2. Favorite caffeinated drink - Top quality coffee, black

3. Favorite beer style - Lager

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent - WD-40

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? - Italian food.

6. Favorite snack type - Savory

7. General geographic location where you live? - Toronto, Canada

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? - 1969 Super Stock AMX

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Handgun - Walther P38

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Wooded areas

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Golden Extra, London Mixture, Cube Silver

 

bigpond

Lifer
Oct 14, 2014
2,019
13
1. Favorite alcoholic drink?

No fav's. There's too much out there to settle on one drink.Over the summer I drank the hell out of negroni's. Will find something new this fall

2. Favorite caffeinated drink?

Coffee. I buy whatever green beans are newly arrived and roast them at home.

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)

Anything that doesn't include IPA in the description. I like to make funky beers at home.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)?

ok...those are weird...

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant?

Whatever I haven't had before, so long as it's meatless

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)?

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7. General geographic location where you live?

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8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own?

I'm on the market for a wider tire bike that can handle steep hills.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)?

I carry a large man-cannon at all times beyond that I think guns are dumb...and before you go there, I am a combat vet.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location?

Peck's saferoom

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos.

I use to have a list of favorites but these days I like to buy one thing, smoke a bunch of it and move on to the next. Right now that one thing is Fillmore, perviously it was St James Flake.
You know, your idea for this thread reminds me of a high school story. Back in the late 80's when those "personality" test's were starting to circulate, we had a testing group come to campus and on our lunch break we could fill out the questionnaire. Later our answers would be tabulated and compared to those of the opposite sex and matched up. So, I did the above and was later given a card with a bunch of id numbers and a % ranking. Essentially, internet dating, pre-internet.
Anyway, I had a 97% match. We agreed through the group to meet at lunch one day both expecting to find our soulmates. Well, when we finally met she was wearing Lee Jeans. Yeah, she was super cute and all and we had almost everything in common but...WTF? I mean seriously, who wears Lee in LA? It was as discordant as Angelina Jolie opening her mouth and hearing Barry White's voice. Nowhere in the questionnaire was there anything about jean's preference. So the entire exercise was utterly pointless.
One of the things about pipe smoking that has surprised me is how quickly and erratically my taste seem to change. From what I can see on the forums, this is common. My suggestion to you is to try a few things from a few different categories of pipe tobacco and see what interests you. I think the following are some really great blends and excellent examples of what the respective categories are all about; FVF, SJF, Skiff and Irish Flake.

 

hakchuma

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 13, 2014
798
93
52
Michigan, USA
. Favorite alcoholic drink? The cheapest and strongest I can get my wee little hands on.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner). The cheapest and strongest I can find.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent Fresh cut grass.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Steak and salad with blue cheese.

6. Favorite snack type. savory

7. General geographic location where you live? Michigan

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? The most expensive one.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? A knife. Guns are for pussies.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Outside.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Black frigate, gaslight, triple play.

 
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